About Us
Deep Griha Society is a community development organisation working with underserved communities in and around Pune, Maharashtra, India, for over six decades. Our work focuses on education, empowerment, healthcare, and sustainable development, supporting children, families, women, senior citizens, and other community members.
Volunteers can work directly with our grassroots programmes, contributing to education, child development, community engagement, digital skills, communications, livelihoods, and other activities based on their interests and skills. At Deep Griha, volunteering is a two-way experience where you can share your knowledge, learn about grassroots development, and contribute to practical, community-led solutions.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
Deep Griha offers volunteers the opportunity to experience grassroots development beyond traditional volunteering. You will work directly with experienced programme teams and communities in Pune, gaining practical exposure to education, child development, women’s empowerment, and community development.
We welcome volunteers with different backgrounds and skills, including teaching, mentoring, digital skills, communications, creative activities, and programme support. You can share your ideas and expertise while contributing to community needs, developing a deeper understanding of social development in India, and building meaningful relationships.
Requirements
- Age: 18 years or older
- Qualifications: No specific professional qualification is required for most opportunities
- Interest: Genuine interest in community development and working respectfully with children, families, and communities
- Personal Qualities: Responsible, adaptable, culturally sensitive, and willing to work as part of a team
- Experience: Previous volunteering experience is not required; willingness to learn and contribute consistently is important
- Useful Skills: Teaching, mentoring, digital technology, communications, creative activities, sports, fundraising, or other relevant skills
- Safeguarding: Volunteers working with children must follow Deep Griha Society’s safeguarding and conduct guidelines and respect the privacy and dignity of the communities served
Volunteer experience
- Working Days: Approximately 5 days per week, usually from 10:00 AM to 5:00–5:30 PM
- Schedule: Flexible and based on your skills, interests, and current programme needs
- Activities: Support teachers, work with children and young people, teach English or other skills, assist community programmes, support events and fundraising, help with communications, or develop new activities
- Programme Variety: Volunteers may contribute to different Deep Griha programmes during their stay
- Teamwork: Work alongside Deep Griha staff, contributing skills that complement rather than replace the organisation’s existing teams
Deep Griha does not provide stipends to volunteers. Accommodation and meals at the Deep Griha Cultural Centre are charged at ₹750 per day. Volunteers should confirm the current rate and any applicable registration charges directly with Deep Griha before booking, as fees may change.
Volunteers stay at the Deep Griha Cultural Centre in Pune, which provides a simple and comfortable residential environment. Rooms may be shared by 2–3 volunteers and include beds, desks, chairs, wardrobes, and an attached or nearby bathroom with Western-style toilets and hot water. Bed linen and towels are provided, while communal areas and rooms are cleaned regularly. The Centre also offers shared sitting areas, a kitchen and dining area, washing facilities, and a garden.
Three meals a day are provided for volunteers staying at the Deep Griha Cultural Centre. Meals are generally simple, nutritious Indian food, including rice, dal, vegetables, and chapati. Breakfast may include bread, butter, jam, bananas, tea, and eggs, while lunch may be provided at Deep Griha programme offices during the working week where applicable. Volunteers with dietary requirements should inform Deep Griha in advance so suitable arrangements can be discussed.
Volunteers can use their free time to explore Pune and experience everyday life in the city, including its historic sites, museums, markets, cafés, restaurants, cinemas, parks, and vibrant student and cultural scene. Weekend trips to nearby forts, hill stations, and the Western Ghats are also possible. At the Deep Griha Cultural Centre, volunteers can relax in communal spaces and meet other volunteers. All activities outside working hours are at the volunteer’s own expense and should follow the Centre’s house rules and return times.
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